Allayer

/əˈleɪər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that calms, reduces, or soothes something; something that alleviates worry or pain.

Etymology

From 'allay' plus the agent suffix '-er.' Formed regularly to describe whoever or whatever performs the action of allaying.

Kelly Says

An allayer could be a warm cup of tea, a kind word, or that one friend who always knows exactly what to say when you're upset.

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